From 30–40 to 10–15 minutes: how Guaíra protected its sugarcane fields with AI
85%reduction in fires per harvest
10–15minresponse time (before: 30–40min)
24/7AI + human operator monitoring
The challenge before PANTERA
Brigades took 30 to 40 minutes to reach the fire — with every minute lost, the burned area kept growing
Pinpointing the exact ignition point was impossible without technology — operators relied on manual observation and field intuition
Uncontrolled fires led to environmental fines, production losses, and direct risk to neighboring communities
How PANTERA solved it
Continuous wind, humidity, and temperature monitoring anticipates risk windows before ignition
AI detects smoke automatically in seconds, eliminating dependence on human observation
Camera triangulation delivers the exact fire location, directing brigades with surgical precision
“We reduced fires by 85% across our areas this harvest, bringing benefits to the environment, our employees' safety, and the community. Our deepest thanks to the entire umgrauemeio team for this successful partnership.”
Jose Augusto Prado VeigaCEO, Usina Açucareira Guaíra